The Bedford Murder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Mystery

ISBN: 1560535652

Author: Hodgetts MD CCFP FCFP, Geoffrey

Condition: Used

As a family physician in the town of Bedford, you see a lot of interesting clinical cases, especially among the influential Savoy and Sampson families. When Nick Sampson disappears and a body turns up with connections to Nick, you are drawn into the case. As you are challenged to use an evidence-based approach in managing the wide variety of clinical cases you encounter in Bedford, the cases in turn provide evidence for solving the murder mystery. At once a thrilling, interactive mystery novel and a wonderful guide for incorporating evidence-based medicine into practice, The Bedford Murder is unlike any medical book you will ever read. Employs a truly unique approach: an actual murder mystery that is also a clinical text on evidence-based clinical practice The physician-detective, who is also, essentially, the reader, is presented with an ongoing stream of patient visits exhibiting a wide range of common medical problems and disorders requiring diagnosis and treatment Each clinical encounter is followed by a number of clinical questions that arise from it The text is evidence-based and designed around EBM principles The book has been accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for MAINPRO-C credits in Canada. An attractive 2-color design highlights key areas in coverage Great reading!